Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Center City International for the purchase of a Tandem Axle Dump Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer Maintenance Operations Center. This vehicle will be used for various rehabilitation and maintenance projects for the division. Furthermore, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage is purchasing the truck with Snow Plow and Salt Spreader options to be used to assist in the snow removal efforts. No award will be made for item #1 at this time. Snow plow blades and salt spreaders have been purchased by Transportation via legislation item 1003-2007.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 5, 2007 and two (2) bids were received. A tabulation of those bids is attached.
SUPPLIER: Center City International CC number (31-1048371) Expires 4-30-08
FISCAL IMPACT: $138,186.00 is needed for this purchase.
Emergency legislation is being requested so that the truck may be ordered and delivered prior to inclement weather so as to be used in the snow removal efforts within the City of Columbus.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Center City International for the purchase of one (1) Tandem Axle Dump Truck with Snow Plow and Salt Spreader option for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $138,186.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund and to declare and emergency ($138,186.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 5, 2007 for the purchase of a Tandem Axle Dump Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer Maintenance Operations Center, and
WHEREAS, the bid allowed for snow plows and salt spreader options and,
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award to be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder Center City International and,
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